Bruno Sammartino Issues Statement on 2013 WWE HOF Rumor

As we previously reported, WWE has reached out to Bruno Sammartino regarding a possible induction into the Hall of Fame in 2013, and wrestling convention promoter Sal Corrente has issued the following statement to PWInsider.com on behalf of Sammartino:

We understand that word has broken on the Internet regarding "The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino being inducted in to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. Since word has broken publicly, I can confirm that we have been contacted. I have been asked by Bruno Sammartino to announce that he will NOT be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.